Kupwara, Nov 17: On the occasion of National Journalism Day 2021, Kupwara Terriers, the Indian Army organised a friendly T20 cricket match with the media persons from Kupwara.
A spokesman said that the event was organized to strengthen the bond between the Indian Army and the media.
He said that the Media XI won the toss and decided to bat first a scored 142/2 in 20 overs. Kupwara Terriers XI scored 143/6 in 18 overs and won the match.
The spokesman said that the match was won by Kupwara Terriers XI.
Man of the Match was Tasaduq Hussain of Media XI who scored 60 runs, the spokesman said.
He said that Lt Col Dig Vijay Pathania from Kupwara Terriers, Indian Army handed the trophy to the winning team and applauded the players for their excellent game.
Such matches further consolidate the symbiotic relationship between the two noble institutions that carry an onerous responsibility towards the nation and have high stakes in the overall development of the state of Jammu & Kashmir, the official spokesman said.
